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Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century English society, this novel features Lady Susan, who navigates the complexities of scandal and social expectations. After being ostracized, she relocates with her brother-in-law's family, where she employs her charm and wit to pursue her sister-in-law's husband. However, her plans are complicated by the unexpected arrival of a former lover. Through sharp social commentary and irony, Austen explores themes of manipulation and the constraints of gender roles in her early work.
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- 2009
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- Title
- Lady Susan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jane Austen
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Pages
- 104
- ISBN13
- 9781438509341
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Women, Classics, Short Stories, British Literature, England, 19th century, Historical Romance, English Literature, Novellas, Regency, Pink October, Epistolary Novels
- First published
- 1794
- Original title
- Lady Susan
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century English society, this novel features Lady Susan, who navigates the complexities of scandal and social expectations. After being ostracized, she relocates with her brother-in-law's family, where she employs her charm and wit to pursue her sister-in-law's husband. However, her plans are complicated by the unexpected arrival of a former lover. Through sharp social commentary and irony, Austen explores themes of manipulation and the constraints of gender roles in her early work.